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What Is The Treatment For Gilbert S Syndrome?
my son just got diagnosed with gilberts syndrome. he was in the er with a temp of 103 Saturday- bilirubin levels were 3.7 white blood count was 14.7. just had a liver ultrasound and was negative. what s next? what could it be. I think it s something else.
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
You have not mentioned age of your son.
Gilbert syndrome doesn't require any treatment.
However , even if required phenobarbitone is used for it's treatment.
Share his full liver function tests report and ultrasound report with us , so that we can comment further.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
You have not mentioned age of your son.
Gilbert syndrome doesn't require any treatment.
However , even if required phenobarbitone is used for it's treatment.
Share his full liver function tests report and ultrasound report with us , so that we can comment further.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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